RR Classic Suspension Question

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  • AndrewG
    Low Range
    • Oct 2007
    • 25

    RR Classic Suspension Question

    I'm pretty new to Rovers and have a '93 Classic with the heavy duty spring conversion. As we all know, this is more than a car fetish but an outright addiction, so I have my eye on another Classic that has the original EAS. My question is wheither I should fix the EAS or convert to coils. I've read everything I can find online, but haven't seen anything that would definatively sway me to coils ! And the idea of those EAS buttons working makes me smile

    I hope that this doesn't start a 'religious' war !
    1995 LWB - Daily Driver
    1988 SWB - Bought for parts but it LIVES !
  • Mike Koch
    RN Sales Team
    • May 2006
    • 82

    #2
    my $0.02:

    Is the EAS broken, AndrewG?

    If so, what's malfunctioning?

    I wouldn't convert it until it causes migraines(both emotional and financial). They are marvelous systems when each component it doing what it's expected to do, but they don't age all that well.

    Mike
    Mike Koch

    1993 Range Rover SWB
    "Backup car? Why would I need a backup car? My car backs up just fine."

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    • AndrewG
      Low Range
      • Oct 2007
      • 25

      #3
      I haven't bought this second RR yet, but the current owner says one of the 'air bags' is gone, that the EAS is a troublesome system and I'd be better off converting it.

      However, I found other information about the Arnott (http://www.arnottindustries.com) replacement parts that waxed lyrical about the quality !

      I think I'd prefer the EAS system as half of what I read says its great when it works and the other half dismisses it outright. I have to admit that this car is for on-road and will rarely see off-road use.
      1995 LWB - Daily Driver
      1988 SWB - Bought for parts but it LIVES !

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      • AndrewG
        Low Range
        • Oct 2007
        • 25

        #4
        I finally gave in and bought the Old Man Emu set (Medium) from Rovers North. I'll upgrade the air bags and I'll have a much better and more reliable ride, so I'm told
        1995 LWB - Daily Driver
        1988 SWB - Bought for parts but it LIVES !

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        • Les Parker
          RN Sales Team - Super Moderator
          • May 2006
          • 2020

          #5
          RN appreciates any and all feedback, so please let us know how you find the ride on the OME springs.
          So far folks have been reasonably content with the results.
          Les Parker
          Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
          Rovers North Inc.

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          • Jigsaw89
            Low Range
            • Nov 2007
            • 1

            #6
            Good Luck with your conversion! Is the Old Man Emu medium duty set of springs going to afix a classic Rover between standard & offroad (EAS) ride height?
            Thanks!
            Dan

            Originally posted by AndrewG
            I finally gave in and bought the Old Man Emu set (Medium) from Rovers North. I'll upgrade the air bags and I'll have a much better and more reliable ride, so I'm told
            1998 Rover HSE
            1995 Rover Classic SWB

            If it's got t!ts, tires or a transom, it's gonna give you trouble!

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            • carloclassic
              Low Range
              • Nov 2007
              • 1

              #7
              old man emu

              I have OME springs on my '90 and they feels great, no sloshing or jumpy reaction on turns and cornering even going pretty fast or hitting a nice bump. thumbs up!

              Originally posted by Les Parker
              RN appreciates any and all feedback, so please let us know how you find the ride on the OME springs.
              So far folks have been reasonably content with the results.

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              • joshua.mcguoirk
                1st Gear
                • Sep 2007
                • 122

                #8
                Originally posted by Les Parker
                RN appreciates any and all feedback, so please let us know how you find the ride on the OME springs.
                So far folks have been reasonably content with the results.
                OME HD Shocks and Springs including steering dampner on a '96 D1 and am lovin' it. Thanks RN!
                1990 RRC, 3.9L, AUTO "Willow Pond" (Sold)
                1996 D1, 4.0L, AUTO "Lucas"
                1999 RR, 4.0L, AUTO "Belle" (Sold)

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                • AndrewG
                  Low Range
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 25

                  #9
                  I hope so ! I'll let you know what it looks like after I'm done.

                  Andrew
                  1995 LWB - Daily Driver
                  1988 SWB - Bought for parts but it LIVES !

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